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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.49, 852.15 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.49, 852.15 and 351.93 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.49 : 852.15 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.49/852.15 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.49x = 852.15 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.49x = 299,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,897.15/617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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